Sony VAIO VPC-F13YFX/B 16.4-Inch Widescreen Entertainment Laptop

Locked and loaded for all-out performance, the Sony VAIO F series laptop in black (model VPC-F13YFX/B) is forged for gaming and built for quickness. You'll enjoy maximum multimedia thanks to the high-definition 16.4-inch screen, quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics with dedicated video memory, and a SuperMulti DVD drive. And with the power of Windows 7 Home Premium combined with Microsoft Office Starter 2010, you have everything you need within reach to
power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are.

The extra-wide, theater inspired 16.4-inch display with a native 720p HD resolution provides deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle. You can also connect the VAIO F to a compatible HDTV via the HDMI port to display your creations to a larger audience via a single cable. Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the turbo-charged Intel Core i7 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on 8 tasks simultaneously from its 4 cores.

A backlit keyboard frames the keys with a soft glow and illuminates the keys for convenient typing day or night. Plus you have an integrated numeric keypad ideal for fast and accurate entry of numeric data with just one hand. And the convenient A/V control buttons let you play, pause, stop, and move from track to track with ease.

16.4-inch display with 1600 x 900 resolution for native 720p HD viewing (CCFL backlighting).

1.73 GHz Intel Core i7-740QM processor (with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.93 GHz) delivers maximum processing power in response to peak demands. Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.

640 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM) 

6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM ($ GB + 2 GB; 1066 MHz; 8 GB maximum) 

NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M with 1 GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory provides a visually charged boost on your favorite applications. With NVIDIA Optimus technology you get great battery life and performance whether you're watching a video, surfing the web, or playing a 3D game. GPU-accelerate the editing of your photos and HD videos and push the limits of your web experience with the new generation of GPU-accelerated browsers like Internet Explorer 9. And level up your game with a GeForce 400-series boost on your favorite DX9, DX10, and DX11 titles. 

8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM. 

MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family. 

Comfortable, isolated keyboard with built-in numeric keypad. 

Built-in stereo speakers with third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement technologies. Includes Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, and Dolby Sound Space enhancer technologies. 

Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks. 

WiMAX ready, Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 

Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers, mice, and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile). 

Up to 3.0 hours of battery life at default brightness with included standard capacity battery (up to 2.5 hours at maximum brightness and 1.5 hours for DVD playback) 

Dimensions: 15.3 x 10.4 x 1.62 inches (WxDxH) , Weight: 6.4 pounds 

Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (a 1-year international service plan is also available).  

2 USB 3.0 ports for ultra-fast data transfer with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals). 
1 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files--up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port

Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO slot (Standard/Duo, with MagicGate functionality

Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)

ExpressCard /34 slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features

HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. This laptop also includes a standard analog VGA video output.

This F series laptop features speedy USB 3.0 ports--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. It also includes an eSATA connection interface for fast data transfers with external hard drives. A built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam (with integrated microphone) lets you join in on video conferences as well as make long-distance VoIP calls. It also includes Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well. This VAIO comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).